Stanley, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Stanley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stanley.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stanley
What is the weather usually like in Stanley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,117 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stanley: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASTONIA, NC US (USC00313356), adjusted for the elevation of Stanley.
Stanley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stanley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Stanley?
Stanley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Stanley is April–May and September–October. At 863 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Stanley
What is the hottest month in Stanley?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Stanley?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Stanley?
About 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Stanley?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stanley?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stanley have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Stanley in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Stanley?
Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:19 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Stanley weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Stanley.
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